Adjunct Interpreter Training

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, or related field with major emphasis on interpreting.
• AA in Interpreting or BA in Interpreting with RID certifications: CI& CT, NIC Master, NIC Adv., or NIC required.
• CIT membership is recommended.
• Demonstrated previous successful teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experience; professional work experience in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software such as PowerPoint and Blackboard.
• Maintain RID certification.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Duties

• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.